PAR1021 Introduction to paramedic research and evidence
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PAR1021 Introduction to paramedic research and evidence is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PAR1021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PAR1021
No unit lists PAR1021 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will gain strong foundational knowledge and skills in how an evidence-based approach can support clinical decision-making in your paramedicine practice. You will be introduced to a variety of research methods which can influence and impact on clinical practice guidelines and decision-making.
In this unit, you will undertake critical analysis and explore how bias, limitations, and ethical principles can play a significant part in paramedic research and evidence-based professional practice. The knowledge and skills you learn in this unit will enable you to practice within a framework of making informed, evidence-based, reasonable, and professional decisions.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral presentation (Individual and Group - 10 minutes)Presentation30%
- Critical appraisal (2,000 word equivalent)Quiz / Test40%
- Written report (1,500 words)Written30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply different levels of evidence to inform clinical practice in paramedicine.
- 2
Collaboratively work with colleagues in the communication of research evidence.
- 3
Interpret different research methodologies and how they impact on paramedic practice.
- 4
Describe bias, limitations, and strengths of research designs.
- 5
Explain ethical principles and other barriers to research conducted within the paramedic context.
- 6
Identify the skills required to elicit evidence-based literature that influences professional healthcare practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
On-campus: A combination of lectures, tutorials, and online activities (6 hours per week), and self-directed study (6 hours per week).
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Rachel Peasey
- Chief Examiners
- Charlton Quitoriano
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PAR1021?
PAR1021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PAR1021 offered?
In 2025, PAR1021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does PAR1021 have an exam?
No. PAR1021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.